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Add 8/16 and 35/60

8/16 + 35/60 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    8/16 = 8 × 15/16 × 15 = 120/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    35/60 = 35 × 4/60 × 4 = 140/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/240 + 140/240 = 120 + 140/240 = 260/240
  5. 260/240 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 8/16 + 35/60 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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